Introduction: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were immensely influential and polarizing figures during the early years of the new American republic. These men represented two drastically different views for the future of the United States. Their debates about the role of government, the rights of the people, and the United States economy would lead to nothing less than the formation of America's first political parties. Whose view do you think was best for the United States?

Directions: Write a blog post that supports and defends the views of Alexander Hamilton or Thomas Jefferson. Your post must include the following:

At least three paragraphs

Direct quotes from Hamilton and/or Jefferson

Specific facts and details about their beliefs and actions as political leaders that are used to support your claim.

A counter claim paragraph: A paragraph that explains the view of the opposing side and explains why that view is incorrect.

Each student must comment on at least one other student's blog post. Examples: "I agree with this post because...." "I disagree with this post because...." "I found this post interesting because....." etc.

this blog is meant to support and defend Thomas Jefferson, because jefferson as a political leader doesn't want the government to have too much power, he wants the poeple to create their own government, and also want the poeple to be able to call some shots.

'' I am persuaded myself that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army....they may be led astray for moment, but will soon correct themselves.'' this quote by Thomas Jefferson states that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army, meaning the people are the heart of a country not the government, and if the people should come together as one, we will have a great and powerful nation.

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isael mendoza

11/3/2015 05:40:40 am

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were both payed attention in george washington’s cabinet. Even though they had different point of views on the role of the government, they both were evaluated and george washington had to make a choice to see who he will keep in the cabinet. some background information of them is that hamilton and jefferson held very different point of views that was led by a prosperous, educated elite of upper classmen . jefferson didn’t trust the central government and the rich he stood more for the middle class and the poor, he favored strong and local governments rooted in population and participation. hamilton believed that the commerce and industry where the keys to strong government.

Jefferson wanted more of a decentralized republic. He recognized the value of a strong central government in foreign relations, but he did not want it strong in other respects. Jefferson once said "I am not a friend to a very energetic government." Hamilton feared anarchy and thought in terms of order; Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of freedom, jefferson was more of the nice, more likeable guy that thought about the poor farmers out there and the poor. jefferson thought more about equality which persuaded more the people to choose him.

Hamilton on the other hand thought more about the rich, the economy, the debt and the bank of the U.S. didn’t really favored the poor in any way, hamilton wanted more organization and wanted a strong central government, and efficiency. Hamilton pointed out that America must have credit for industrial development, commercial activity and the operations of government. It must also have the complete faith and support of the people. There were many who wished to not care about the national debt or pay only part of it. Hamilton, however insisted upon full payment and also upon a plan by which the federal government took over the unpaid debts of the states that happened during the Revolution.

In conclusion if I had to choose which person I would have to choose between hamilton and jefferson, I would choose jefferson. Jefferson has more look out for the poor, and since he has more look out for the poor that would decrease the poor population. But Hamilton had good points too, at the time it was just after the revolution and there was huge debt needed to be paid off and hamilton was gonna take the matter into his hands but hamilton wanted to tax the poor farmers which was not right he should be taxing the rich not the poor. Those are some of the reasons I picked jefferson, jefferson had a better view of the government and what was happening w the poor.

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John Cherry

11/3/2015 04:53:33 pm

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were paramountly influential and polarizing figures during the early years of the new american republic. These men represented two extreme different views for the future of the United States. Their contentions about the role of government, the rights of the people, and the United States economy would lead to nothing less than the formation of America's first political parties. Whose view do you think was best for the United States?

Neither of these men had a view that was best for the united states, both had their flaws.Hamilton believed that the people needed to be controlled and have a strong government because society is driven by momentary passions. “Has it not. . . invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate interests, have a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of policy, utility and justice” a quote from hamilton which is completely plausible. Reason being is you can see it to this day that the average person lets their emotions control them without thinking rationally. Also people are like sheep who are driven by the media, especially as you can see in clothing and products.If something becomes popular people will follow it without second thought as to why they are doing it.Very few people have the capacity to lead themselves and make decisions which is why very few people become leaders in society.The majority need structure and order from the very rare people who are leaders that are able to make rational decisions FOR the better of the majority. If you look at jefferson's argument which is the belief that people will eventually correct themselves and have good sense, "I am persuaded myself that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army. . . . They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves." This argument isn't completely wrong either because for example when the colonies revolted against the british rule at the end of it ended with a type of government that we use to this day. At the same time it ties in with the idea that the majority needs rule because everyone doesn't rule as a whole we still have leaders that make significant decisions.

In another argument as to who should have the most power the government or the people, Hamilton declares that the government should take complete power and control when it's necessary and have complete freedom when attending to the care and good sense of the people.“A government ought to contain in itself every power requisite to the full accomplishment of the objects committed to its care, and to the complete execution of the trusts for which it is responsible, free from every other control but a regard to the public good and to the sense of the people." The flaw in this argument is that if the government is free to take action to whatever it deems necessary and what it thinks is the “good” for the people then depending on who's in power they would take advantage of that. The government could simply say that whatever action they are doing is for the people's good and the public has no say. Now for Jefferson's argument which is the opposite of Hamilton's that the people should have the power as opposed to thegovernment. “The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent, as in electing their functionaries executive and legislative, and deciding by a jury of themselves…”. The flaw in this argument is that just the same as the government would take advantage of having the power so would the people. Every Time the government did something that the public didn't like or wasn't in their favor they would simply disagree and the government would never be able to get anything done. For example, the whiskey rebellion was when the government passed a law which taxed the makers of whiskey since washington needed money from the war and he was in debt. The makers didn't like this and they rebelled but was stopped by washington's army. The point is the government needs to be strong enough where it's not walked all over by the people but at the same time able to know its place and not take advantage which i think is capable depending on who's in office.

In conclusion neither washington's or hamilton's idea was valid because they all had tiny cracks in the foundation of them that didn't work, like it's said they were opposites. While saying that i think it was smart for washington to put them together on the same team to hear their viewpoints. Washington was able to take the best route do to these opposites thinking but i believe he probably struggled listening to the two because both had their flaws.

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Amia Diakite

11/5/2015 05:07:46 am

Thomas Jefferson was an immensely influential and polarizing figure during the formation of the United States first republic. His views on the United states future differed from that of Alexander Hamilton another polarizing figure during the United States upbringing. There debates about the role of government would lead to nothing less than the formation of Americas first political parties. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were both appointed to Washingtons cabinet despite their differing views on the role of governmen, the rights of the people and the economy of the United States.
Jefferson having the greater debate in my opinion stood for the people. His strict interpretation of the constitution led him on the defense of the states. He felt that the government should have less control over the states and that the states should hold the most power. Jefferson felt that the United States should focus more on farming than that of trade between foreign countries. Despite his elite background and his ownership of slaves, he was a strong ally of the small farmer and average citizens. He feared an absolute power or ruler. He goes on to say " I am persuaded myself that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army... they can be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves". He als makes it very clear that he distrusts the idea of a central government, he says" what more is necessary to make us a happy and prosperous people?"... a wise and frugal government which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and a improvement shall not take from the labor the bread it has earned...".
His opponent Hamilton felt very differently he felt like society was way to chaotic and it needed to be controlled by an outer force therefore he was for the more loose interpretation of the constitution. He concentrated more on the idea of a federal government, he wanted the economy to be based of manufacturing and foreign exchange. He wanted to create a national bank to pay of debts for the American revolution. Hamilton believed that the people should be led by the prosperous educated elite of the upper class citizens. He would express is opinion of society through his debates he goes on to say in one" He is not... invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate intrests have a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of poloicy utility and justice". In another debate he also say" A government ought to contain itself every power requisite, to the full accomplishment of the objects commited to his care and to the complete execution of the trusts for which it is responsible, free from every other control but regard to the public good and to the sense of the people" He mad it extremely clear abour how he felt about the states as a whole and i generally disagree with his statments.
Jefferson ultimately comes into presidency and although went against some of his words for the most part iimpacted the start of the counrty in a very positive way we now have a democracy and we still live under some of his samw ideologies today for the peole.

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Issaka Mawla

11/9/2015 02:15:53 am

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were very influential figures during the early years of the American republic. These men had different views for the future of the United States. These views will therefore be the guide to the building of a new American republic. These men were both appointed to George Washington's cabinet, despite different opinions on the role of the government. Both had different way of living, views on the general public,the people, the interpretation of the constitution and division among the people.The debates about the role of government would lead to nothing less than the formation of Americas first political parties.

Hamilton believed in a strong central government led by a prosperous, educated elite of upper class citizens. In this view of Hamilton he believes a strong government led by people with higher educational background could lead the country..Jefferson distrusted a strong central government and the rich. This would lead to the formation of a constitution.
Hamilton believed that commerce and the industry were the keys to a strong nation. He believed trade and industry was the only way to build a strong great nation. But his counter-part had a different view where he suggested a society favored for farmer-citizens.
Hamilton pushed through an excise tax but Jefferson pushed through payment of only the national debt.

Those who shared Hamilton’s vision of a strong central government (mostly Northerners) called themselves Federalists. Those who supported Jefferson’s vision of strong state governments (mostly Southerners) called themselves Democratic-Republicans.

Hamilton wanted a loose interpretation of the constitution but Jefferson wanted a strict interpretation of the constitution. As secretary of the treasury, Hamilton’s job was to put the nation’s economy on a firm footing. To do this, he called on the nation to pay off its debts, a large amount of which was incurred during the Revolution.

Hamilton wnated a republic led by a well educated elite. Jefferson wanted a democracy of virtuous farmers and tradespeople.
After all these views I do stand with Jefferson because whatever he did of decisions he made was for the people.

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Trevor Frith Jr.

11/16/2015 09:38:47 am

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were both payed attention in George Washington’s cabinet. Even though they had different point of views on the role of the government, they both were evaluated and George Washington had to make a choice to see who he will keep in the cabinet. some background information of them is that Hamilton and Jefferson held very different point of views that was led by a prosperous, educated elite of upper classmen . Jefferson didn’t trust the central government and the rich he stood more for the middle class and the poor, he favored strong and local governments rooted in population and participation. Hamilton believed that the commerce and industry where the keys to strong government.

Jefferson wanted more of a decentralized republic. He recognized the value of a strong central government in foreign relations, but he did not want it strong in other respects. Jefferson once said "I am not a friend to a very energetic government." Hamilton feared anarchy and thought in terms of order; Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of freedom, jefferson was more of the nice, more likeable guy that thought about the poor farmers out there and the poor. jefferson thought more about equality which persuaded more the people to choose him.

Hamilton on the other hand thought more about the rich, the economy, the debt and the bank of the U.S. didn’t really favored the poor in any way, hamilton wanted more organization and wanted a strong central government, and efficiency. Hamilton pointed out that America must have credit for industrial development, commercial activity and the operations of government. It must also have the complete faith and support of the people. There were many who wished to not care about the national debt or pay only part of it. Hamilton, however insisted upon full payment and also upon a plan by which the federal government took over the unpaid debts of the states that happened during the Revolution.

In conclusion if I had to choose which person I would have to choose between hamilton and jefferson, I would choose jefferson. Jefferson has more look out for the poor, and since he has more look out for the poor that would decrease the poor population. But Hamilton had good points too, at the time it was just after the revolution and there was huge debt needed to be paid off and hamilton was gonna take the matter into his hands but hamilton wanted to tax the poor farmers which was not right he should be taxing the rich not the poor. Those are some of the reasons I picked jefferson, jefferson had a better view of the government and what was happening w the poor.

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Christopher McDaniel

11/20/2015 06:36:35 am

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were very influential figures during the early years of the American Republic. These men had different views for the future of the UnitedStates. These views will be the guide to the construction of a new American Republic. These men were both appointed to George Washington's cabinet, despite different opinions on the role of the government. Both had different way of living, views on the general public,the people, the interpretation of the constitution and division among the people.The debates about the role of government would lead to nothing less than the formation of Americas first political parties.

Jefferson wanted more of a decentralized republic. He recognized the value of a strong central government in foreign relations, but he did not want it strong in other respects. Jefferson once said "I am not a friend to a very energetic government." Hamilton feared anarchy and thought in terms of order; Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of freedom. Jefferson was more of the nice, more likeable type of guy that thought about the poor farmers out there and the poor. Jefferson thought more about equality which persuaded more the people to choose him.

Hamilton on the other hand thought more about the rich, the economy, the debt and the bank of the U.S. . He didn’t really favored the poor in any way. Hamilton wanted more organization and wanted a strong central government as well as efficiency. Hamilton pointed out that America must have credit for industrial development, commercial activity and the operations of government. It must also have the complete faith and support of the people. There were many who wished to not care about the national debt or pay only part of it. Hamilton, however insisted upon full payment and also upon a plan by which the federal government took over the unpaid debts of the states that happened during the Revolution.

In Conclusion, If I had to choose which person I would have to choose Jefferson. Jefferson has more look out for the poor, and since he has more look out for the poor that would decrease the poor population. But Hamilton had good points too, at the time it was just after the Revolution and there was huge debt needed to be paid off and Hamilton was gonna take the matter into his hands. Hamilton also wanted to tax the poor farmers which was not right he should be taxing the rich not the poor. Those are some of the reasons I picked Jefferson, he had a better view of the government and what was happening w the poor.

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Md. Mashud

11/20/2015 10:21:21 am

Jefferson advocated a decentralized agrarian republic. He recognized the value of a strong central government in foreign relations, but he did not want it strong in other respects. Hamilton's great aim was more efficient organization, whereas Jefferson once said "I am not a friend to a very energetic government." Hamilton feared anarchy and thought in terms of order; Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of freedom.

The United States needed both influences. It was the country's good fortune that it had both men and could, in time, fuse and reconcile their philosophies. One clash between them, which occurred shortly after Jefferson took office as secretary of state, led to a new and profoundly important interpretation of the Constitution. When Hamilton introduced his bill to establish a national bank, Jefferson objected. Speaking for those who believed in states' rights, Jefferson argued that the Constitution expressly enumerates all the powers belonging to the federal government and reserves all other powers to the states. Nowhere was it empowered to set up a bank.

There were many who wished to repudiate the Confederation's national debt or pay only part of it. Hamilton insisted upon full payment and also upon a plan by which the federal government took over the unpaid debts of the states incurred during the Revolution. He also secured congressional legislation for a Bank of the United States. Modeled after the Bank of England, it acted as the nation's central financial institution and operated branches in different parts of the country. Hamilton sponsored a national mint, and argued in favor of tariffs, saying that temporary protection of new firms could help foster the development of competitive national industries. These measures placing the credit of the federal government on a firm foundation and giving it all the revenues it needed encouraged commerce and industry, and created a solid phalanx of interests firmly behind the national government.

Jefferson believed the nation’s strength lay in its agricultural roots. He favored an agrarian nation with most powers reserved for the states. He was very opposed to a strong central authority and believed that the people were the final authority in government.Hamilton favored a strong central authority. He believed a strong government was necessary to provide order so that business and industry could grow. He envisioned America becoming an industrial power. To this end he sought to establish a national bank and fund the national debt in order to establish firm base for national credit.

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Miguel Cocone

11/22/2015 07:52:22 pm

Both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton where two great figures in the united states history. They both contributed to the grown and strengthening of the country. Yes they had there difference because everyone had their own point of view but i must have to say and agree that Thomas Jefferson had a bigger and greater idea for the future of our country. There where so many debates happening, and that was due to the fact that Alexander was a federalist and Jefferson being a democratic.
We have to understand that Alexander came from nothing to some one big. He comes from a poor background, and with all his hard work and by him marrying Elizabeth Schuyler he actually open himself up to more people and actually got known by the system he created of paying the countrys debt. He believed that given to much power people to the common people would be " Error, confusion and instability". he is wrong because if he actually gave all the power to the governtment, it could of turned out to a bigger problem if they try to do the same as the british and have a king.
Thomas Jefferson was correct because he believed that the country should be ruled by the country. He had so much trust in that people that he believed in strong state government.

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Jude Odoi

11/23/2015 03:13:19 am

Both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the development of the United States as a whole,even though they both had different opinions on government.

Jefferson did not like the idea of the Central government having too much power.''I am not a friend of a very energetic government'' Jefferson quoted.Thomas Jefferson thought more in terms of freedom and equality and had a lot of trust in the people.

Hamilton thought otherwise. Hamilton was in favor of a rather strong Central government.Hamilton thought more in terms of order,the economy and did not really have any trust in the people because he believed the people could not control themselves.

Concluding this i'll say Alexander Hamilton was a strict interpreter of the law/constitution where as Thomas Jefferson was a loose interpreter of the law/constitution.

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reagan leotaud

11/25/2015 03:22:52 am

i agree with judes opinion of alexander being a strict interpreter of the constitution

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andy rodrigyuez

11/23/2015 04:36:27 pm

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were incredibly dominant and contrasted individuals that took a huge part during the early years of the new American Revolution. These men represented immensely different views for the future of the United States. Their arguments about the role of government, the rights of the people and the economy of the United States let to nothing less than the creation of America’s first political parties. Thomas Jefferson’s views were more affected than Alexander
Hamilton’s.
It's a clear thing that Thomas Jefferson was a man that gave the best and most clear view for the United States. He talks about the best way to govern people. “ a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry…” He wants unity as a group not being backfired by each other. If you backfire someone it should be for a string reason and together. Jefferson was involved in creating a steady government with equality. “ The small landowners are the most precious part of the state”. If you want a steady government you shouldn't have divided communities, something Hamilton says it's a must.
Alexander Hamilton in the other hand believed that the common people often acted foolishly. His view on government was completely different from Jefferson. His view on government was to have a central government, and also believed that the rich, educated and wellborn were the people who should rule. His view on human nature was shaped by his wartime experiences. He had believed that people were basically selfish and everyone were out for themselves. His view were very wrong because he was simply not a man of the people. “ Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”

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Ryan Aguirre

11/24/2015 11:04:01 pm

Hamilton and Jefferson both had important roles in shaping the economy when they both stood before George Washington in his cabinet and they explained their different point of views and debated. Both men had very different point of views. They debated the roles of the government , the rights of the people , and the United States economy. I favor Jefferson even though Hamilton had some good points too.
I favor with Jefferson because he was more for the people. He wanted the poor and the majority of the population to have a say in the government not just the rich. Jefferson feared tyranny and a government that ruled over the people with an iron fist. He wanted poor farmers to contribute in government. He wanted more equality and freedom. Jefferson wanted a decentralized republic. He once said “ I am not a friend to a very energetic government.” Jefferson didn't want another revolution and in order to stop a revolution before it starts is to look out for he majority of the population which is usually the lower class.
Hamilton favored more in focusing on the rich and the upper class. Hamilton was a federalist and wanted a strong central government. He wanted to fix the debt of the United States Bank. He didn't really care for the poor as far as we know in his opinions of how the United States should be run.

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Reagan leotaud

11/25/2015 03:20:36 am

On july 4 , 1776 america was founded . Along with this miracle, the nation being born meant that the future needed a few people to take control. Thus the constitution was created and with it the democratic and republican parties emerged from Washington's cabinet. Alexander Hamilton represented views from the eyes of a democratic. Thomas Jefferson represented the thoughts from a mind that belonged to a republican .

Alexander Hamilton once said " There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty,that makes human nature rise above itself , in acts of bravery and heroism". Hamilton was right , all the wars and lives lost were not in vain. they died for our liberty and i think that's what he means when he refers to bravery and heroism. He is saying that the bravery and heroism comes out in each and every one of us when we are faced with hardships that are said to define who we are .Things like this is why i favor Alexander Hamilton over Thomas Jefferson.

Thomas Jeffferson was a man of many words, though many of his quotes about the country were vague. he once said " The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson refers to the many opponents they have had to fight to gain freedom and power in the nation. while this is true he says it as if the nation has no conscience or feeling in the matter.

There is no enthusiasm in his quote. This says that he is a stern and crude figure within the nations government. I dont really take that kindly. Alexander Hamilton speaks of more things to come , things more important than a tyrants blood.

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Ryan Aguirre

11/25/2015 12:24:32 pm

Ryan Aguirre 11-16-15

Should Andrew Jackson Be On The $20 Bill
President Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837). He was born near the end of the colonial era, somewhere near the then-unmarked border between North and South Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War Jackson, acted as a courier. He was captured, at age 13, and was tortured by his British captors. He later became a lawyer. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and then to the U.S. Senate. In 1801, Jackson was appointed colonel in the Tennessee militia, which became his political as well as military base. Jackson gained national fame through his role in the War of 1812, most famously where he won a decisive victory over the main British invasion army at the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson's army was then sent to Florida where he deposed the small Spanish garrison.

Andrew Jackson shouldn't be on the dollar bill because Jackson owned hundreds of slaves who worked on the Hermitage plantation which he acquired in 1804. He killed a man in a duel in 1806, over a matter of honor regarding his wife Rachel and because the man accused him of cheating on a horse race. The ironic thing is that Andrew Jackson despised paper money and wanted to get rid of it but instead he ended up on it. Jackson didn’t even like paper money and he pursued wrong-headed and disastrous economic policies, he was a slave owner. Some economic decisions he made that was bad was the ban of paper money which caused The Panic of 1873.
The Panic of 1873 was a financial crisis that triggered a depression in Europe and North America that lasted from 1873 until 1879, and even longer in some countries. Most Decisions Andrew Jackson made people didn't like and he shouldn't be on the $20 bill.

The Reason Andrew Jackson is possibly still on the $20 bill is because he is a war hero and because he was the president. His presidency ended in irony and his position on the $20 bill is unwanted Yet the Tennessee frontiersman, land speculator, lawyer, slave-owner, war hero and seventh president will continue to gaze out from the $20 bill. He shouldn’t be on the $20 bill.

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Cheyanne Wilds

11/30/2015 11:13:40 am

You can blame Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was Washington's secretary of the treasury, and was as unlike Jefferson as you could get. Jefferson was well-born,Jefferson was measured and graceful, Hamilton was impulsive and insecure. Jefferson preferred farms and rural life.Hamilton lived for New York City.

Jefferson moved to New York City on 21 March 1790 to become the secretary of state.It was not a good time to be the secretary of state. That revolution in France was quickly becoming The French Revolution, and it dominated Europe's diplomatic concerns. Jefferson's foreign policy agenda languished unfulfilled. Still, his service as secretary of state was the most consequential so far in his life. Even though his foreign policy objectives went unaddressed, as secretary of state he served in Washington's cabinet, and so participated in all policy discussions, foreign and domestic. It was the perfect space in which to air his new ideas about democracy. He thought he might have a chance to shape government policy. He couldn't have realized that he would instead shape what is usually considered the most important conflict in American politics.

The two contrasting visions of government of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton betrayed two different understandings of American power and the American people. For Hamilton, America's strength lay in its commerce. Hamilton's America was an America of businessmen, entrepreneurs, bankers and financiers. The government needed to help these people compete in a global marketplace. And only the national government could do that. Hamilton was suspicious of state governments, beholden as they were to narrow local interests.

Although Jefferson and Hamilton managed to work together reasonably well at first, their relations became fraught as Washington's presidency dragged on. By February 1791, the two were locked in an outright struggle, waging a newspaper war by proxy. Jefferson hated conflict, and often thought of resigning, but he hated Hamilton more, and so refused to give him the satisfaction. Sometime in 1793, the conflict just got to be too much for Jefferson. Maybe he decided he would win this fight through other means than debate within Washington's cabinet. On 5 January 1794, the president accepted Jefferson's resignation as secretary of state, and Jefferson set off at once for Monticello. Just as he had done when he finished his term as Virginia governor, he claimed to all who would listen that he was truly retiring from public life, that this time he was moving home for good. Just as before, none of his friends believed him. If Jefferson had been more honest with himself, he wouldn't have believed himself either.

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